US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Slip As Uneven Factory Data Weighs
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US stock futures are pointing lower due to uneven factory data, with S&P 500 contracts down 0.7% and Nasdaq 100 futures off 1%, as investors weigh softer manufacturing data against resilient demand signs.
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Feb, 2 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.7% and Nasdaq 100 futures off just over 1%, as investors weigh softer global manufacturing data against signs of resilient demand. Several manufacturing scorecards, including Italy at 48.1 and Spain at 49.2, are still below 50, which signals factories are running cooler, while parts of Asia such as Japan at 51.5 are showing early signs of...
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.